Definitions and Examples of opponent, detractor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Example
He was a fierce opponent of the new policy and argued against it at every opportunity.
A person who criticizes or speaks ill of someone or something.
Example
Despite his many accomplishments, he had several detractors who tried to undermine his reputation.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor
- 1Opponent implies a competitive relationship, while detractor implies a critical one.
- 2Opponent can be used in a positive context, such as in sports or politics, while detractor is always negative.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone you are debating against.
- 2Criticism: Use detractor to describe someone who is criticizing or speaking negatively about someone or something.
- 3Sports and Politics: Use opponent in the context of sports or politics to refer to someone you are competing against.
Remember this!
While adalid is not commonly used in English, its antonyms opponent and detractor are useful words to know. Opponent implies a competitive relationship, while detractor implies a critical one. Use these words in debates, to describe criticism, or in the context of sports or politics.